REVIEW PROCESS

The publication process for law journals is a meticulous and multi-stage procedure designed to ensure the highest standards of scholarly excellence and rigor. It begins with authors electronically submitting their manuscripts through the journal’s online portal, adhering to specific formatting and citation guidelines.

The initial stage involves an editorial assessment by the journal’s team to confirm that submissions align with the scope, focus, and formatting requirements. Manuscripts meeting these criteria proceed to the crucial phase of peer review, a cornerstone of academic publishing.

Assigned by the editor-in-chief or handling editor, external peer reviewers with expertise in the relevant legal field conduct a double-blind review. This ensures impartiality and objectivity as both authors and reviewers remain anonymous to each other. The reviewers thoroughly evaluate the manuscript, considering factors such as quality, originality, methodology, and contribution to legal scholarship.

Upon completion of the peer review, reviewers provide constructive feedback and recommendations to the editorial team. This feedback may suggest acceptance, revision, or rejection. Authors then have the opportunity to revise their manuscripts based on the received feedback, with a clear timeline provided for this process.

In some instances, a second round of review may be conducted to ensure that the suggested changes have been appropriately addressed. The editorial team, taking into account the reviewer comments and the revisions made by the authors, makes a final decision on whether to accept, reject, or request further revisions.

Once a manuscript is accepted, it undergoes copy editing to enhance clarity, grammar, and style. Authors review the edited proofs before the final publication. The accepted articles are then published online, and if applicable, in print. Each article is assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) for accurate and permanent citation.

The published content is indexed in relevant databases to enhance visibility, accessibility, and academic impact. Archives are meticulously maintained to ensure the long-term availability of the journal’s contributions to legal scholarship. This comprehensive review and publication process reflects the commitment of law journals to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and contributing valuable knowledge to the legal community.